Top Netherlands Sightseeing Tours in 2026

Away from the Holland region, explore the charming Brabant region on this day tour from Amsterdam or Rotterdam. Discover the historical beauty of Breda, known for its stunning architecture and vibrant atmosphere. Next, wander through the picturesque streets of Gorinchem, a hidden gem with a rich maritime history. This tour offers a unique glimpse into local culture and heritage, perfect for travelers looking to venture beyond the usual sights. - Full-day tour from Amsterdam or Rotterdam to Breda and Gorinchem - Explore the historical sites and local culture of Brabant - Discover Breda's stunning architecture and Gorinchem's maritime history - Ideal for travelers seeking unique experiences beyond the Holland region

Away from the Holland region, discover the hidden gems of the Netherlands with a day trip to Den Bosch and Utrecht, two charming cities less traveled by tourists. In Den Bosch, explore the picturesque canals and historic architecture that define this Brabant region city. Then, head to Utrecht, a vibrant hub that was once a significant Catholic center, now bustling with life, cafes, and unique shops. This tour showcases the authentic Dutch experience away from the typical tourist spots. Enjoy the opportunity to immerse yourself in local culture and history while exploring these captivating cities. - Visit the lesser-known cities of Den Bosch and Utrecht - Experience the scenic canals and historic sites of Den Bosch - Discover Utrecht's vibrant atmosphere and local culture - Perfect for travelers seeking an off-the-beaten-path adventure

Beyond Giethoorn: Canals, Hanseatic Towns & Maritime Heritage Experience famous fairy-tale canals alongside hidden Dutch treasures on a private day trip from Amsterdam designed to show you more than just the usual tourist spots. Tour Highlights: The Magic of Giethoorn: Explore the iconic "Venice of the North." Stroll along picturesque footbridges, admire thatched-roof cottages, and enjoy a must-do boat cruise through peaceful canals. Customize Your Route: Tailor the second half of your day with your choice of unique nearby destinations: Batavialand: Step aboard a full-scale 17th-century ship replica and discover the extraordinary craftsmanship of Golden Age shipbuilding. Kampen or Zwolle: Wander through historic Hanseatic trading towns filled with medieval city gates, cobblestone lanes, and rich local charm. Why Book This Tour? Offers a complete experience beyond Giethoorn by blending postcard views with deep history. Travel stress-free with direct hotel pickup

A tour specially designed for a perfect family outing. This tour offers an ideal mix of sites and activities for adults and kids. From medieval castles to windmills, the tour is designed based on my personal experience as a parent. The sites are not located that far, so the kids won't spend much time in the car. We start the tour by visiting Zaanse Schans, where you get to see the making of Wooden shoes, Cheese, and Barrels. You have the option to climb a windmill and have a look up and close. For lunch, we will be visiting an authentic pancake restaurant. We end the tour by visiting an authentic 13th-century castle. The tour is not too hectic and doesn't involve a lot of walking. Perfect for kids.

On this tour, you will hear stories that you would never hear otherwise. With an expert guide, you will experience the history of this city, from its start as a muddy village on the River Amstel, to how it became the most important trading city in Europe. From the wild history of prostitution and drug decriminalization to the tragedy of Anne Frank’s story and the Nazi occupation. The aim of this unique tour is to give you the perfect introduction to the city. After the tour, you will have all the time you want to explore further with fellow travelers. Whether you visit one of Amsterdam’s famous museums or check out the cafés and bars of the Jordaan District, this tour will help you to get your bearings in this often confusing city and allow you to make the most out of your stay here.

This is not a group tour with headsets and a strict schedule. This is your chance to explore Amsterdam like you're meeting up with a local friend who just happens to know all the best bites, stories, and shortcuts. We created this private layover experience because so many travelers pass through Schiphol without ever getting a real taste of the city. With us, you step off the plane and go straight into a curated adventure — full of Dutch flavors, local history, cheeky stories, and zero tourist traps. Whether it’s your first time in Amsterdam or your tenth, we tailor the tour to your interests, pace, and dietary needs. You’ll taste 10+ local specialties, walk along UNESCO-listed canals, and still make it back to the airport with time to spare — full, happy, and a little more Dutch than when you arrived. “Super smooth, delicious, and back at the airport with time to spare. Zero stress. Felt like hanging out with a local friend — Who drops you off at airport on time.”

Explore Amsterdam’s Red Light District through the lens of history, architecture, and cuisine on this private walking food and drink tour. Once a bustling medieval harbor filled with sailors and spice traders, this neighborhood played a key role in Amsterdam’s Golden Age. With your own local guide, you’ll uncover the layered story of this historic area while enjoying authentic Dutch food and drinks at carefully selected local establishments. From cheese and colonial flavors to local beer and jenever, this tour blends culture and flavor in a respectful and educational way. This is not a nightlife crawl. It’s a curated culture and culinary walk through one of Amsterdam’s most fascinating districts — tailored to your pace and interests.

Walk Amsterdam's seafaring past with an expert guide in a small private group. From the Tower of Tears where Henry Hudson set sail, through the VOC warehouses and past admirals' houses, to a private guided visit inside the National Maritime Museum — museum admission included. Starts with a welcome drink and snack. The story of how a small city traded its way to global dominance, told on the streets where it happened.

What if we told you that New York, Wall Street, and even parts of American food culture began here in Amsterdam? On this small-group walking tour, discover the surprising connection between the Netherlands and the United States through food, finance, migration, and history. This experience blends storytelling with tastings of classic Dutch specialties while exploring how a small trading republic helped shape the modern world. Learn how New Amsterdam became New York, how the Dutch helped create the first stock market, and how foods like cookies, doughnuts, waffles, and coleslaw crossed the Atlantic. Along the way, visit landmarks such as the West India House, Begijnhof, the Anne Frank House area, the famous Fault in Our Stars bench, and charming Noordermarkt, where the tour ends with traditional Dutch apple pie. Led by a passionate local guide, this tour is perfect for curious travelers who want history, culture, and food in one memorable experience.

This is not a group tour with strangers. It is your group, your guide, and for the last hour a boat that belongs only to you. We are a small independent company from Amsterdam. Your guides live here and take you to the shops and cafes they use themselves, not the places with a photo menu outside. The food tour has been running since 2015 and the boat finale is the ending guests kept asking for. You walk the old center, the 9 Little Streets and the Jordaan, taste 10 times along the way, then finish on a covered, heated salon boat through the UNESCO canal ring with a cold drink in hand. A separate captain drives, so your guide keeps the stories going at water level. Toilet on board, and the cruise runs rain or shine. About three hours on foot, one hour on the water, and no rush anywhere. Tell us what you like and your guide shapes the day around it.

Discover Amsterdam's vibrant nightlife with your friendly Beer Hostesses! Meet at the iconic Rembrandtplein and visit carefully selected bars, enjoy 4 free welcome shots, experience great music, and meet travelers from around the world. Explore one of Amsterdam's most famous nightlife districts, take unforgettable photos, and end the evening at the legendary Supperclub. Perfect for couples, friends, solo travelers, birthdays, and bachelor or bachelorette parties looking for an unforgettable night out.

The city is known for many things – its iconic canals, picturesque and historic cityscape and, of course, the famous Amsterdam booze cruise – So why not combine all of these things in the best way possible and enjoy an open bar on our luxurious electric boat? No trip to Amsterdam is complete without a trip out on the canals so let’s make our Amsterdam Booze cruise the highlight of your day! What's included? - Luxurious, covered (in case of rain) & 100% electric boat - Open Dutch bar with UNLIMITED beer, wine & soda - Comfortable pillow set on board - Professional captain & local host - Private city centre cruise Let us know if you want an open International Bar (Spirits, beer, wine and soft drinks) or an open Dutch bar (Beer, wine and soft drinks) Minimum group size: 10

Discover the beautiful city of Gouda, together with friends and family, through an interactive self-guided adventure. Solve puzzles and uncover hidden gems while exploring the city's highlights with this kids-friendly adventure. Follow the clues, uncover secrets, and solve riddles that lead you to some of the city's most iconic locations. Will you complete the puzzle in time? Ready to unlock the secrets of Gouda? Let the story begin! -> Surprising Gouda: Discover more than just cheese. ‍‍-> Fun for All Ages: Perfect for families, friends, or couples. ️-> Complete Adventure: A blend of a 90-minute sightseeing, history, and interactive adventure. -> App-Based: No paper, no guide – 100% digital! -> Start when and where you want. Our app will guide you from any point within Gouda. The adventure is suitable for all ages, be aware – some streets are older, making it a little harder to traverse for people with mobility problems. The Discovery Trip will take about 90 minutes to complete.

Uncover Haarlem's hidden gems and lesser-known stories on this interactive discovery walk, guided by 16 location-based riddles. Explore the city's Golden Streets, quiet courtyards like Proveniershof, and secret spots while learning fascinating local history in a playful way. Perfect for curious adventurers, this self-guided treasure hunt offers a fresh perspective on Haarlem's charm and beauty!

Embark on a playful discovery walk through Rotterdam, solving 15 location-based riddles to uncover hidden courtyards, forgotten stories, and secret local spots. Along the way, see iconic landmarks like the Markthal, Erasmus Bridge, and Kijk-Kubus from a fresh perspective while learning fascinating history and local tales. Perfect for curious explorers, this interactive adventure is fun for friends, families, couples, and even team-building!

Curious about the lesser-known stories of Utrecht? Starting with the very first steps of this playful walk, you’ll experience the thrill and beauty of discovery. Location-based riddles will show you the way to our favourite local places, including quiet courtyards, forgotten stories and cute hidden spots we’ll keep secret... for now! Fun fact: this trail was created by our local creator. - Explore the historic centre of Utrecht during this interactive and fun discovery walk - Learn about the history and local stories of the city centre in a playful way - Solve 11 location-based riddles to unlock directions to your next stop along the route - See popular sights like the Paushuize and the impressive Dom tower from a different angle and discover hidden local spots This discovery walk is an educational and fun activity for friends, couples, families with kids, curious locals, visitors, and team building.

Curious about the lesser-known stories of Amsterdam Eastern Docklands? Starting with the very first steps of this playful walk, you’ll experience the thrill and beauty of discovery. Location-based riddles will show you the way to our favorite local places, including quiet courtyards, forgotten stories and cute hidden spots we’ll keep secret... for now! Fun fact: this trail was created by our local creator. - Explore the Eastern Docklands of Amsterdam during this interactive and fun discovery walk - Learn about the history and local stories of the city centre in a playful way - Solve 10 location-based riddles to unlock directions to your next stop along the route - See popular sights like The Whale and the Phyton bridge from a different angle and discover hidden local spots This discovery walk is an educational and fun activity for friends, couples, families with kids, curious locals, visitors, and team building.

Want a different take on the city centre? Go on this playful walk created by our co-owner Frans who was born and raised near the city, to make wonderful new memories. Follow location-based riddles to discover a turtle statue, a skinny bridge, stories on the Red light district – enter hidden gardens with river views! Along the way, learn about the history of the city and its inhabitants. During this experience you will: - Explore Amsterdam during this interactive and fun discovery walk - Keep a comfortable distance from other people throughout the experience - Learn about the history and local stories of the city centre in a playful way - Solve location-based riddles to unlock directions to your next stop along the route - See popular sights from a different angle and discover hidden local spots This discovery walk is an educational and fun activity for friends, couples, families with kids, curious locals, visitors, and team building.

Located within the lush National Park Hoge Veluwe, the Kröller-Müller Museum is home to the second-largest Van Gogh collection in the world. This half-day private tour combines fine art, tranquil nature, and modernist sculpture in one unforgettable experience. Your guide will lead you through highlights of the museum’s collection and, if desired, the open-air sculpture garden set among forests and heathlands. Why This Tour? Because it’s not every day you can admire Van Gogh’s sunflowers, stroll through a world-class sculpture garden, and ride a white bike through a national park - all before lunch. This curated half-day experience blends fine art, nature, and tranquility, offering a cultural escape just beyond the city buzz. Ideal for art lovers, romantics, and anyone ready to discover a museum unlike any other.

Explore Rotterdam without the stress of planning on this private walking tour that highlights the city’s top landmarks and architectural gems. Going with a guide means you get a rare local perspective at stops along the way, from a bustling indoor market to the Erasmus Bridge. Leave with a feel for the city center’s atmosphere and recommendations for the rest of your stay.

WHY CHOOSE FOR US? More than an audio tour - your complete Leeuwarden city guide in one app. Some audio tours cost a little less. With CityAppTour, you simply get more: 51 richly detailed stories, audio & written text, photos, spoken navigation, practical city information and carefully selected local tips. Follow our 5.3 km route through the historic centre of Friesland's capital and discover the leaning Oldehove, Waag, Blokhuispoort, Frisian culture, Beerenburg and the city that starts and finishes the legendary Elfstedentocht. Our stories go beyond short facts, giving you the background, details and context that bring Leeuwarden to life. - 51 richly detailed stories in audio & text - Spoken navigation between stops - Photos, city info & food and drink tips - Works offline - Yours to keep - the tour never expires - Explore at your own pace More stories. More information. More freedom.

WHY CHOOSE FOR US? More than an audio tour - your complete Haarlem city guide in one app. Some audio tours cost a little less. With CityAppTour, you simply get more: 34 richly detailed stories, audio & written text, photos, spoken navigation, practical city information and carefully selected local tips. Follow our 5.9 km route through Haarlem's historic centre and discover St. Bavo's Church, Teylers Museum, the Spaarne, hidden hofjes and the Golden Age stories behind one of the Netherlands' most charming cities. Our stories go beyond short facts, giving you the background, details and context that bring Haarlem to life. - 34 richly detailed stories in audio & text - Spoken navigation between stops - Photos, city info & food and drink tips - Works offline - Yours to keep - the tour never expires - Explore at your own pace More stories. More information. More freedom.

WHY CHOOSE US? More than an audio tour - your complete Eindhoven city guide in one app. Some audio tours cost a little less. With CityAppTour, you simply get more: 30 richly detailed stories, audio & written text, photos, spoken navigation, practical city information and carefully selected local tips. Follow our 3.4 km route through the modern heart of Eindhoven and discover the Philips story, St. Catherine's Church, De Blob, the Light Tower and the design, technology, football and innovation that reinvented the city. Our stories go beyond short facts, giving you the background, details and context that bring Eindhoven to life. - 30 richly detailed stories in audio & text - Spoken navigation between stops - Photos, city info & food and drink tips - Works offline - Yours to keep - the tour never expires - Explore at your own pace More stories. More information. More freedom.

WHY CHOOSE FOR US? More than an audio tour - your complete Amsterdam city guide in one app. Some audio tours cost a little less. With CityAppTour, you simply get more: 29 richly detailed stories, audio & written text, photos, spoken navigation, practical city information and carefully selected local tips. Follow your 4.6 km route through Amsterdam's historic centre and discover Dam Square, the Royal Palace, the canal belt, the Begijnhof, Rembrandt's world and the merchant history behind the Dutch capital. The stories go beyond short facts, giving you the background, details and context that bring Amsterdam to life. - 29 richly detailed stories in audio & text - Spoken navigation between stops - Photos, city info & food and drink tips - Works offline - Yours to keep - the tour never expires - Explore at your own pace More stories. More information. More freedom.